On Monday, November 11, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the webinar “Impact Journalism: stories that make a difference” will take place. This is the third webinar organized as part of the Torino Impact Journalism initiative, sponsored by Social Impact Agenda for Italy.
The event will feature journalists and experts who will discuss impact journalism experiences on both national and international levels, exploring how to integrate approaches and strategies into daily journalistic practices.
Today, we introduce the first media outlet in Ukraine to embrace the challenge of offering more constructive, solution-oriented journalism, focusing not only on problems but, above all, on possible solutions at the national, community, and personal levels.
We’re talking about Rubryka, a publication that will participate in the webinar on “Stories that Make a Difference,” sharing its experience from Ukraine, its country of origin.
Speaking at the event will be Mariia Bohdanovska, a former journalist and now a digital analyst at Rubryka. She is dedicated to solution-oriented journalism, tracking, analyzing, and measuring the impact that stories have on people’s lives. She believes that a more constructive approach to covering both national and international news is the most effective way to reduce polarization and foster greater engagement from people in solving contemporary challenges.
Rubryka: Solutions from Ukraine
In a country currently shaken by war, Rubryka continues its daily mission for rigorous and constructive journalism that remains close to the people. Founded in 2018 by Anastasia Rudenko, a certified trainer in Ukraine by the Solutions Journalism Network, Rubryka’s mission is to inspire communities to become agents of real change.
Its content covers news from Ukraine and abroad. The “What’s Going On” section provides explanations from the worlds of politics, economics, and current affairs. Other columns delve into important topics, such as Cases, which brings to light stories of entrepreneurs, social initiatives, and practices to share. She’s Got It focuses on socially active women; EcoRubric explores ecological news from Ukraine and the world; Urban is dedicated to urban development and practices, while eRubric focuses on technology and digitalization.
In Ukraine, Rubryka is known for its high journalistic standards and emphasis on media literacy. The outlet, widely recognized internationally, has previously collaborated with major global organizations promoting solutions journalism, including Transitions and the Solutions Journalism Network.
